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Casting, Audition, & Rehearsal Roadmap

Casting, Audition, & Rehearsal Roadmap

Casting, and rehearsal road map An Introduction Dear Parents,

We are so excited your is registered for this year’s spring production!

For those who are new to the program, welcome to the JPAS family. My name is Alise Robinson and I am the Director of the J Performing Arts Space and the Producer for The Jungle Book KIDS and Into the Woods JR. This is going to be such an amazing journey. Our stellar production team can’t wait to begin! Enclosed is your casting, audition and rehearsal roadmap. Please read through it carefully.

Over the next few months, we will become a theater family! Producing The Jungle Book KIDS and Into the Woods JR. will encompass using all of our collective (artistic staff, , parents) positive energy, commitment and dedication. so in advance, we appreciate your support. Each week, your actor will be working hard, learning new artistic and life skills, making new friends and building confidence. The creative process is so fulfilling. We can’t wait to watch it unfold.

Let the theater magic begin!

With all good wishes…

Shine Bright,

Alise OUR AUDITION PROCESS IS SET IN A NURTURING, SUPPORTIVE AND INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT! MASKS ARE WORN AT ALL TIMES. DATES/TIMES • The Jungle Book KIDS cast (ages 7-11): Wednesday, January 6, 4:30 - 8:30 pm in the Zale Auditorium • Into the Woods JR cast (ages 12-18): Thursday January 7, 4:30 - 8:30 pm in the Zale Auditorium. • Actors are expected to arrive promptly at the required call time and will stay the entire duration. • Please pack water and a sandwich or snack for your child with their name written on it.

WHAT TO PREPARE • Actors must completely fill out the audition form and bring three copies to auditions (download and print). • Actors must also fill out their measurements sheet for costumes and bring one copy to auditions (download and print). • Actors also need to bring three headshots (does not need to be professional quality). Please have a headshot paperclipped to each audition form. • Actors will need to be prepared to sing “Bare Necessities” for The Jungle Book KIDS auditions and “Giants in the Sky” for Into the Woods JR. auditions. The sheet music and MP3 can be found at jccdallas.org/audition. • Actors should be prepared to show off another special talent (beyond singing, dancing and ) so if they play an instrument, can tumble, juggle etc…we want to know. They can bring their “tools” if they want. • Actors need to wear comfortable clothes to in and wear sneakers or dance shoes. • Very important: Actors are expected to be at all rehearsals and any “must have” conflicts (date/time)must be listed on the audition form. It is mandatory that we know of any conflicts in advance, for casting and scheduling purposes. • Tech week rehearsals and performance/ days are mandatory.

OVERVIEW OF AUDITION DAY • Actors sign in and will be greeted with a warm smile. • Actors will be divided into two groups (12 max). • Actors will engage in a socially distanced group meditation to clear their minds and unify the group with positive energy. • Actors will do a warm-up theater game to get out the wiggles and get everyone having fun. • Actors will then rotate in their groups. One will learn a group dance; one will learn a group song to warm up their vocals. This is a great opportunity for everyone to begin to bond and get comfortable. • Actors will then perform their group dance and song numbers. Actors will then switch groups. • Actors will then individually sing their prepared song and have an opportunity to show their special talent, time permitting. • Some actors, at director’s discretion, will then do some scene work from the script. Reading material will be provided. Casting

CAST DETAILS Please note if your child is 11 years old, they may be placed in either cast. • WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (ALL CASTS) • Sundays, January 10 - February 28 | 1:30 - 5:30 pm • Please note: additional rehearsal date on Thursday, March 4 | 4:30 - 8:30 pm • TECH REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE/FILM SCHEDULE Rehearsal time TBD based on casting. Final tech and performance/film schedule will be provided the week of January 10. • Sunday, March 7 | 1 - 5 pm or 5 - 9 pm • Monday, March 8 | 4:30 - 7:30 pm or 6 to 9 pm • Tuesday, March 9 | 4:30 - 8:30 pm • Wednesday, March 10 | 4:30 - 8:30 pm • Thursday, March 11 | 4 - 7 pm or 6 to 9 pm

CASTING EXPECTATIONS • If your actor has a sibling and you request that they are in the same cast, we must know prior to auditions. Remember our goal is to provide your actor with the best opportunity posible so please be mindful of this specific request. • We require that you do the please do the following: 1. Email arobinson by Wednesday, January 6. In the subject line write, “same cast request” 2. Clearly mark in bold, at the top of the actor’s audition form, with whom you want your actor to be in the same cast with. • On Sunday, January 10, the first day of rehearsals, roles and casts will be announced. • Upon arrival for drop-off, your actor will be told what room to meet in. • Every role in a production is meaningful and important. We encourage you to begin sharing this well-known theater fact with your actors. • Our directors will work hard to ensure everyone has their time to shine on . Please keep this in mind, especially right after casting and kindly be patient.

Rehearsals OVERVIEW • Rehearsals will be every Sunday starting January 10 from 1:30 - 5:30 pm through your actor’s final performance • Please drop off no later than 1:15 pm. • Actors are expected to be at all rehearsals. Your actor’s absence affects the entire cast, their own confidence and ability to remain current with what is being taught. • Tech rehearsals and performance/film days are mandatory. • Stay updated with what actors are learning every week by reading our blog. Important information, deadlines and exciting news will also be shared. Here is the link to our blog: jccdallas.org/jpasblog

REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS • All actors must wear a mask. • Please remind your actor to bring their scripts, a pencil and a highlighter to every rehearsal. • Actors need to wear comfortable clothes to dance in and wear sneakers or dance shoes. • Actors should bring a water bottle and a healthy snack (with their name written on it). Actors will not be permitted to use the vending machine. • Very important: Actors will be held accountable by their directors to practice between each rehearsal. Please encourage your actor to learn all the songs and practice their lines and dance routines during the week. This is a great chance for parents to get involved and for the whole family to have fun! • Use the resource library at jccdallas.org/rehearse where we post downloadable MP3s of all the songs, weekly choreography and songs learned at rehearsals. • Please play the songs in the car, at home and whenever possible. Rehearsing at home is an excellent way for actors to be prepared for each rehearsal.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 3 PM VIA ZOOM Please join me for an important parent meeting on the first day of rehearsals. • ¹ Our meeting will start promptly at 3 pm on Zoom. • ¹ A link for the meeting will be sent the week of January 5. • ¹ Official pick-up is at 5:30 pm.

STAY CONNECTED AND SUPPORT YOUR ACTOR! • Join our facebook page at J Performing Arts Space. • Follow us on instagram at jpasdallas. • Post about your actor and tag us! Thank you! Let the Theater Magic Begin!